RedTeddy Puppies back in 2012 !

September 15: This little guy will soon be going to Colorado! In the meantime, even without his brothers and sisters to play with, he is getting plenty of exercise as the sole recipient for the playful spirits of three big RedTeds the pup can't keep his little eyes open!

Sunday, September 9th four puppies left with their brand new families. Below, on the evening before I gave them each a plush dog toy to take along. Looks like the presents are a big hit!

September 6: We had a lot of rain, so the puppies played inside. After it cleared up, Papa Leo took charge!

September 4th: Back on the hill, the puppies are now extra confident and sure of foot as they leap down the embankment faster than ever. It's hard not to imagine that this early exercise in balance versus velocity, slippery dirt, uneven stones and assorted plant life predisposes RedTeddies for an agile future. In humans, balance --aka "Proprioception" -- influences cognition. Lack of balance or inadequate proprioception can signify impending cognitive decline, or even Alzheimers. Caged puppies denied playtime are physically AND mentally less prepared for an healthy active future. RedTeddy puppies appear to be in training for the Olympic puppy gymnasics or jui jitsu, or the newest addition, 'how far can you drag your brother by his tail' sport!

August 29: Going down the hill, our littlest puppy gets a little "help" from papa Leo... But not much!

August 31: The puppies love to play on their hill. Leo and Connie keep an eye them as they become more and more athletic negotiating the steep slope, going up and down, up and down. The puppy climbing up at the end does make it, but my camera battery didnt...

August 28, 2012: Puppies are leaving their outdoor playyard to return to the house. There is a hill to navigate first, are they ready for the challenge? Not this time!

Below, Tasha's four enjoy an afternoon on the garden. They are four and a half weeks old now and grass, flowers, even plain old dirt is a big deal to these newbies. Taking puppies on little adventures like this spurs them to interact with their environment, building better brain cells and healthy bodies too.